GLOBIS President’s Seminar “Degree vs. Disruption: Why the MBA Matters Now” (In-Person)
Saturday, April 25, 2026
16:00 PM - 20:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time)
Details:
In this interactive seminar, President Hori will explore what kind of education you need – and what it takes to become a truly visionary leader in today’s era of disruption. Through his philosophy of Technovate (technology + innovation), kokorozashi (personal mission), and global perspective, President Hori will share lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and inspire you to accelerate your career while shaping a better future for the Philippines and beyond.
Is an MBA still relevant in the age of AI and digital transformation? The answer is a resounding yes, but only if it’s the right kind of MBA. As technology rapidly reshapes industries, the Philippines needs a new generation of leaders: not just managers, but visionaries who can innovate, adapt, and drive meaningful impact.
Join Japanese businessman, educator, and venture capitalist behind Japan’s No. 1 MBA–GLOBIS University, Yoshito Hori, as he shares about the impact of AI in the education sector. Discover how GLOBIS disrupts the industry by leveraging this technology.
In this event, participants will also:
- Reflect on your values and future career path to clarify your learning and development goals – including why a master’s degree and why an MBA, may be right for you.
- Engage in Q&A and networking with like-minded professionals who are passionate about entrepreneurship and growth.
- Learn about Japan’s No. 1 MBA programs, including the nano-MBA Program, the hybrid Pre-MBA Program in the Philippines, as well as the University’s Full-time MBA Program in Tokyo and the Part-time & Online MBA Programs.
- Network with GLOBIS President Yoshito Hori, GLOBIS students, alumni, and other entrepreneurs and like-minded individuals who share the same passion for education, technology, and creating a positive change in society.
Notes about this interactive in-person event
This event will be held live and in-person. Upon registering for the event, you will receive an email with instructions how you can reserve your seat to the event. You will need to answer a form containing essay questions in order to confirm your seat reservation. Kindly note that only registrants whose essays meet our selection criteria will receive an email confirmation regarding their seat reservation.
Some tips for the event
- Entry to the event must be requested in advance. Please register ASAP as there are limited seats.
- Arrive early, as the event will begin promptly at 4PM (we recommend arriving at least 30 minutes early)
- Please come in business casual attire, and feel free to bring your business cards
- Please arrive within the registration period to secure your seats. Late attendees may need to wait to be seated.
- Please follow hotel/venue rules and regulations
We look forward to seeing you!
Overview
Date
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time
16:00 PM - 18:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time)
Location
Manila (Exact location to be sent to participants via email)
Registration Fee
Free of Charge
Language
English
Agenda
15:00
Reception Starts
16:00
Opening Presentation
16:30
Seminar and Q&A
18:00
Networking
Yoshito Hori
Founder and President, GLOBIS Corporation & GLOBIS University
A Harvard MBA graduate and former Sumitomo Corporation employee, Mr. Yoshito Hori established GLOBIS Management School in 1992. GLOBIS gained University status from the Government of Japan in 2006, started a Full-time MBA program in English in 2012, and expanded to offer an Online MBA program in 2015. GLOBIS University is now the No.1 business school in Japan by student intake.
In addition to being a leader of business education in Japan, Mr. Hori founded the venture capital firm GLOBIS Capital Partners in 1996. The firm has since managed seven funds with over USD $2 billion.
Mr. Hori founded the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Japan Chapter in 1995 and became the first EO board member from Asia in 1996. He has also served on the World Economic Forum’s New Asian Leaders Executive Committee and Global Agenda Council on New Models of Leadership, the Harvard Business School Alumni Board, the Global Advisory Council of the Wilson Center, the Nihon Ki-in board, the B.League board, the Japan Association of Corporate Executives board, and the Japan Venture Capital Association board. He has been featured on the cover of Forbes Japan and Forbes Asia as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Japan.
In 2008, Mr. Hori launched the G1 Summit, which led to the foundation of the G1 Institute in 2013, for which he currently serves as president. The G1 Institute has become a leading community and think tank to realize a better Japan. To outline his vision toward this goal, the G1 Institute published 100 Actions.
Just three days after the Great Tohoku Earthquake in March 2011, he launched Project KIBOW to support the rebuilding of disaster-affected areas. This led to the formation of the KIBOW Foundation and KIBOW Impact Investment, which he leads as president.
Mr. Hori serves as an ambassador for his hometown of Mito City and Ibaraki Prefecture. In April 2016, he became the owner of the Ibaraki Robots professional basketball team. In November 2019, he purchased Ibaraki Broadcasting System, Ibaraki’s only prefecture-wide media company. In 2022, he produced LuckyFes, an annual music festival held in Mito.
Mr. Hori received his BS in engineering from Kyoto University and his MBA from Harvard Business School. He has authored several books, including Visionary Leaders Who Create and Innovate Societies, Six Dimensions of Life, and My Personal Mission Statement. He is an avid swimmer and enjoys spending time with his wife and five sons.
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